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GE Appliances
Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .22
Owner’s Manual
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Things That Are Normal . . . . .22
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
JE1160
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Customer Service
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . .6
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . .4
Service Telephone
Important Safety Instructions . .2
Numbers . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is open since open-door
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. n Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold- Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the microwave. n Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. n Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. n Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave n Cookware may become hot because of heat oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass transferred from the heated food. Pot holders casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle the cookware. cups, pottery, or china dinnerware which does not n “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed have metallic trim or glaze with
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY Align large prongs/slots CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-pro
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GE & You, A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. Two easy ways to register your appliance! n Through the internet at www.geappliances.com n Complete and mail the Product Registration Card that is packed with this product FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label inside the oven. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows Removable Turntable. Turntable and support cooking to be viewed while keeping must be in place when using the oven. The microwaves confined in the oven. turntable
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About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice DEFROST AUTO/ TIME Amount of defrosting time Press twice EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10 Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more/le
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or used. Use a lower power level when cooking DEFROST TIME COOK or AUTO/TIME changed immediately after entering the foods that have a tendency to boil over, such time for Time Cook, Time Defrost, or Express as scalloped potatoes. POWER Cook. The power level may also be changed LEVEL Rest periods (when the microwave energy during time countdown. cycles of
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About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. (froze
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length A dull thumping noise may be heard during DEFROST of time. See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting. This is normal when oven is not AUTO/TIME suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in operating at High power. the About the auto feature section.) 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Defrosting Tips Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. 1 n Foods frozen in pa
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About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to press 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START; the oven will start immediately. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10. Add 30
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the sensor features. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. n The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking. Covered n Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic containers—t
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About the sensor features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to POPCORN Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Follow package instructions, using Time 1 Cook if the package is less than 1.75 If you find that the brand of popcorn you 1 9 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place use underpops or overcooks consistently, EXPRESS COOK the package of popcorn in the center of you can add or subtract 20—30 seconds to (less time) (more time) the microwave. the automatic
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings Some Foods Not Recommended for Use REHEAT of previously cooked foods or a plate of With Reheat leftovers. It is best to use Time Cook for these foods: Place covered food in the oven. Press 1 n Bread products. REHEAT. The oven starts immediately. n Foods that must be reheated uncovered. The oven signals when steam is sensed 2 and the time remaining begins n Foods tha
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About the sensor features. Potato The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. POTATO Do not open the oven door until time is of potatoes. counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately. If food is Pierce skin with fork and place 1 not done enough, use Time Cook to cook for potatoes on the turntable. If cooking more time. three or more potatoes, arrange in a star pattern. Press POTATO. The oven starts 2 immediately. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remainin
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Help HELP The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Clock CLOCK Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Pres
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About the other features. Reminder NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to REMINDER The REMINDER feature can be used like show that the Reminder is set. To clear the an alarm clock, without starting the oven. Reminder before it occurs, press REMINDER, The REMINDER time can be set up to 24 1 2 3 then 0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit. hours later. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Press REMINDER. 1 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Enter the time you want the oven to
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally CLEAR started or used by children. OFF To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed to the extreme right. Sound Level SOUND The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press SOUND LEVEL. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. LEVEL Timer On/O
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Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: n metal or foil touching the side of the oven. n foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). n metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. n recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess st
